BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 16, 2018

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Major liners to form new body for digitalisation and standardisation Maersk back into profit thanks to Hamburg-Sud and higher freight rates PISR joins BIMCO to boost credentials Record box throughput in Oct puts strain on gates at Virginia port UK-US talks to pave way for free trade agreement post-Brexit continue CEVA earnings dragged down by Italian contract logistics problems ICTSI seeks permission to develop Iloilo ports 2 Lebanese men held in US on charges of weapons smuggling Amazon takes delivery of final freighter from Atlas Air, in time for Xmas Dachser runs central Europe-China freighter charters over the peak season Ethiopian receives 8th B777 freighter

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Capt. Vivek Anand elected FONASBA's Regional Vice-President for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent region Five container shipping companies coming together for digitalisation, standardisation & interoperability Japan initiates WTO dispute complaint against Korean support for shipbuilders Kierstin Lachtman to succeed Joe Ludwiczak as head of Liberian Shipowners' Council NYK promotes decarbonisation through exploratory design of super eco ship OOCL introduces new Asia-South Africa direct services WCO releases report on illicit financial flows via trade mis-invoicing India plans to boost shipments of around 200 products to China & narrow deficit MbPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week Reefer container transporters & grape exporters discuss key issues Supply chain function in India in a good position to create value & drive transformation, says report FIEO seminar on business opportunities/business immigration in US today in Mumbai

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Set to grow through takeovers Freight railways impacted by road haulage industry offences Switzerland: cheaper electricity for railway Goodman building for K+N DB Schenker goes for Winter in Austria IMRF and Nautical Institute form alliance Air Baltic celebrates centenary of Latvia's independence Panalpina issues CHF 150 million bond Splendid month for Georgia Ports XPO Europe appoints senior VP strategic sales Volga-Dnepr supports spacecraft and planes Greencarrier and Terminus form JV "Curiosity of the Day" Stepping up Albatros Express frequencies ICTSI names new APAC head Maersk on rising tide in Q3 Another large freighter for Ethiopian Cargo

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
MPP/heavy-lifter market levelling off Product tanker rates have hit bottom and recovery lies ahead, says Torm Pan Ocean optimistic despite US-China trade war MPC Container Ships puts scrubbers on feeder vessels Top five liner operators form association for IT collaboration How remote can remote control become in the world of automated terminals? CDB FL buys Zhejiang Materials Industry's entire fleet Artist's impression of an eco-ship. Credit NYK Line

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Major box carriers to launch association to harmonise digitalisation in shipping Supply Chain Radar Exclusive: AP Møller-Maersk ready to deploy its firepower in the US HMM's losses mount as rising costs wipe out profit from increased business in Q3 Tomorrow's world looms as supply chains plug in to the Internet of Things Sewerage project shows how the Thames could again be a major cargo route Market Insight: as hungry XPO eyes takeover targets, Ryder comes into view Container shipping alliances now planning to set course for Latin America trades IAG pays out $5.8m in USPS fraud case UK updates code of practice for autonomous ships Chris Lewis set to retire as chief executive of DP World UK Flexport broadens top management team as its services expand Supply Chain Radar: Panalpina takes a small, brave step - bold changes ahead? Under The Radar: As Waberer's plunges, is anybody ready to bite?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Tidewater merger with GulfMark completed Paris MOU names Luc Smulders as its new Secretary General McDermott celebrates sail away of giant production platform Meyer Turku starts production of first Carnival XL class ship Corvus battery solution picked for advanced hybrid fishing vessel Inmarsat adds new components to its cyber security service

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Shipping's lack of capital could flatten the boom-bust cycle Shipping has had debt too cheap for a very long period of time, said Breakwater Capital chief executive Andreas Povlsen. IMO secretary general set for second four-year term The IMO Council will discuss next week granting Kitack Lim a second term as secretary general beginning in 2020 Fuel rules to raise ocean freight by $7 per tonne, according to grain trade experts Engelhart Commodities Trading Partners' head of freight Fergus Garvin labels the 2020 sulphur cap 'the biggest disruption to ocean freight... Lloyd's List forum to focus on the way ahead for shipping Our December 11 forum in London has assembled industry strategists to workshop and debate alongside our own editorial and data... Danaos eyes scrubbers for first 11 vessels after profitable third quarter Charter rates provide full payback for scrubbers over three years, says chief executive John Coustas Rogue shippers in the firing line as cargo safety plans gather support Misdeclared dangerous cargo is a serious issue for the industry and one with severe implications, both in terms of safety... Teekay sees significant cash flows from new LNG carriers Teekay's LNG unit is increasing its distribution to $0.76 per common unit and is planning a tax change in the... ICTSI appoints former APMT director as Asia Pacific head Mr Dawes' predecessor Christian Gonzalez has been appointed ICTSI's new global corporate head Ichthys Field operator Inpex signs benefits deal with native peoples The group already provides various other assistance programmes that include helping students, the elderly and the disabled Bolloré, PowerChina group wins bid to build Nigeria port Transshipment volumes are expected to hit 4m teu by 2040 Marsoft issues charter rate warning over trade war threat Marsoft argues that a fully fledged trade war would cut US-China traffic by 20% and trigger a global recession Trump eyes 'make American shipping and energy great again' plan The White House wants to leverage $200bn in federal funding to stimulate more than $1.5trn in improvements over 10 years... Viewpoint: Keeping abreast of maritime training standards This would be a very good time to look again at STCW to examine its structural validity Daily Briefing Major box carriers unite to drive digital harmonisation \| Maersk turns focus to capacity management \| Shipping offers cautious welcome... Middle East market helps boost results of Singapore OSV suppliers There will continue to be tough competition for rates, players warn IMO urged to consider public access reform Corruption watchdog that had criticised the IMO for weak governance warns reforms are necessary to put the GHG emissions strategy... Major box carriers unite to drive digital harmonisation The carrier association is inviting other lines to join the initiative, which will be openly available and free of charge...

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
FMC allows PierPass 2.0 but pledges close watch Shippers urged to collaborate up and down the 'demand chain' Activists' Friday protest threatens JNPT operations Container line group aims to jolt slow-going IT standardization US peak-season shippers face bumpy final mile Asian import surge positions US Gulf for more services Rising global cargo threat requires new approach

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
American Shipping posts dip in third-quarter profits Tidewater and Gulfmark seal merger with near unanimous shareholder vote Denholm set to spend Dell cash at helm of Caledonia Maritime Shipping heir and well-travelled executive Keith Denholm has left his post at Lorentzen & Stemoco after one year to chase unicorns for US computer billionaire Michael Dell Bondholders challenge GSL and Poseidon merger Fund managers argue deal hands reins to George Youroukos and his private equity partner, Kelso Number of scrubber-fitted containerships nears 300 Yang Ming and MPCC add another 13 units to the total tally as interest grows from charterers for such vessels Feedership values hit new low on market's uncertain outlook Secondhand boxship prices drop across the board as buyers wait on the sidelines Jebsen Shipping secures third-party management contract Can Japan's maritime cluster deliver on innovation? Shipping and shipbuilding heavyweight is struggling to profit from technological and management prowess as competition intensifies Sinokor cans demolition ship sale as LNG rates hold strong Company believed to be looking at other laid-up vessels for potential reactivation LNG newbuildings set to hit 50 with TMS Cardiff Gas in top slot Hyundai Heavy Industries bags 18 of the 44 vessels ordered so far in the year Yamal LNG to boost working fleet by two Arc7s before end of this year Shell sweeps into market for 30-strong tanker newbuild haul 'Project Solar' is setting tongues wagging on specifications, price and who might sign up with the energy major for product and chemical carriers Waivers offer little respite to tanker owners in Iranian trades Even though their vessels are not subject to Washington's secondary sanctions, non-Iranian owners are now unlikely to return to the Islamic republic Yasa bags solid price on sale of LR2 as rate rises strengthen tanker values BW Dry Cargo quietly picks up kamsarmax bulker resale Latest transaction means the company will now welcome five bulkers from Tsuneishi in 2019 Hagland back to Falkeid for self-unloading bulker hire CNOOC gets cold shoulder from Hoegh over second FSRU Chinese gas importers are seeking extra capacity for winter but Norwegian firm is giving a frosty reception to enquiries for seasonal contracts Zim turns red despite best revenue since 2014 Israeli line says market started to recover in third quarter. GNMTC fixes two suezmaxes on short charters at strong rates Libyan owner continues to extend front cover for its fleet as market sentiment firms up. Seven Islands continues renewal with Sovcomflot tanker deal Luc Smulders takes over at Paris MOU Former naval officer replaces retired Richard Schiferli. Work on Bosporus canal will start next year Turkey says new waterway to cut traffic will be ready in 2024. PGS signs $75m seismic survey charter Greece fined $11m over Hellenic Shipyards subsidy Synergy Marine orders $45m dual-fuel PSV Malaysian owner takes eco-newbuilding plunge in tough OSV markets. Scrubbers: the best solution or a cynical workaround? Majority of respondents believe exhaust cleaners are bad for the environment, but technology has its defenders in heated debate among TradeWinds readers. Awilco cuts LNGC yard stay in booming market Norwegian owner wants gas carrier available to take advantage of record rates. Danske Bank boosts Frontline with 2020 upswing in sight Teekay LNG changing structure to lure investors End of partnership status aimed at encouraging big institutions to come on board. Torm sells trio of tankers in latest renewal move Sales disclosed as Danish shipowner books a loss for the third quarter, which it sees as the market bottom. Teekay Tankers keeps an eye on Opec as recovery shapes up Falling oil price could impact rates early next year, shipowner says. Epic Gas confident fleet renewal efforts will fuel profit Maran Gas Maritime looks to nudge up LNG fleet total MTT Shipping inks its biggest feeders in China Malaysian owner renewing fleet with deal at Zhoushan Changhong. PGS teams with NYK to sell seismic ship to Japan Norwegian owner wins JOGMEC tender with Ramform Sterling. Wilhelmsen: 2020 fuel rules demand smart cost hedging Thomas Wilhelmsen says his group will use scrubbers, freight surcharges, speed reductions and derivatives to manage the higher price of low sulphur fuel. HFW backs calls for action on misdeclared cargo incidents Law firm says owners, shippers, ports, IMO and regulators need to come together to tackle growing boxship fire problem. ASL Marine posts larger loss in third quarter Singapore offshore group continues to suffer, but OSV segment starts to see improved utilsation. Pyxis Tankers sees losses triple on weak MR market Product tanker specialist said anticipated improvement in chartering activity failed to materialise. Liner giants plan trade association in digital drive Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC and Hapag say group will strive for "less red tape and better transparency". Lichtblau bullish on tankers at Marine Money

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
FMC won't block PierPass changes The commission remains concerned about how terminal operators of the West Coast MTO Agreement will apply the joint fee pricing process. Hyundai posts Q3 loss despite increased volumes Korean carrier will "put its utmost efforts to stably secure additional cargoes" to fill the 20 ships on order. Ocean carriers 'paving the way' for digital standards IT executives from Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE aim to create open standards that other stakeholders in the industry can freely use. Trump nominates two for FMC commissioner vacancies U.S. sanctions 16 Saudi nationals in murder plot Executive Moves: KVH, CHEP and Paris MoU Inmarsat enhances cybersecurity offering

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
US inventory spike fails to blunt crude-price rebound Crude futures shrugged off reports of a sharp inventory build to settle higher as the market eyed larger-than-expected drops in refined-product stocks. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Total-chartered VLGC in process of loading cargo at Ichthys terminal: sources The project is scheduled to proceed with the shipment of LPG and onshore condensate as appropriate, an Inpex spokesman said. External: Global Risk Management Supply glut pushes CFR Japan naphtha front-month timespread to 26-month low On outright prices, December CFR Japan naphtha swaps plunged $29/mt day on day Wednesday to be assessed at $519.25/mt. Med refiners face logistics, banking issues with Iran crude despite waivers "There is lots of uncertainty on how to pay," a crude trader said. South Korea's STX gets Lloyd's Register approval for LNG-fueled MR tanker The MR tanker design enables low bunker fuel consumption and helps curb SOx and NOx emissions, STX said. Russian Novorossiisk bunkering operations show signs of recovery: sources Currently one tanker is delayed, Russian pipeline operator Transneft said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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